<B>la esterilización temprana en las gatas domesticas como método preventivo en la presentación de tumores mamarios </b>

Abstract

The cat is considered an animal that has a high reproductive activity, since it is capable of reproducing up to three times a year with litters of four to six pups. During its development, it is important to bear in mind that the reproductive activity of the female can appear after six months, but it is advisable to wait until complete anatomical and physiological maturity in case of mating. The appropriate age is established from the year with an optimal weight that can be between 2.3 kg to 2.5 kg, the estrous cycle of the cat is seasonal and is polyestrous encompassing the stages: proestrus, estrus, interestrum and anestrus. The reproductive status of this species can become a problem due to its high reproductive capacity, generating unwanted litters, thus creating an overpopulation of stray animals. For this reason, the use of contraceptives can bring about different pathologies, in particular the formation of mammary tumors. Therefore, through this study, we seek to identify the appropriate method to control feline indiscriminate reproduction, avoiding those that lead to the presentation of pathologies such as mammary tumors. It is concluded that the existence of mammary tumors can occur as a secondary effect to the use of contraceptive methods, for which it is preferable to use a surgical method for the reproductive control of the cat, since this is one of the safest methods. and permanent.